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CX51 YWU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,346 mi
Last recorded81,346 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 YWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 81,346 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 81,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 78,364 miles

Advise oil leak from engine bay

Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,167 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 75,167 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 71,315 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,627 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,128 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear /offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,443 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 38,384 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 30,934 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,434 miles

front n/s tyre low tread

front o/s & n/s brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Nov 2010 22,491 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,045 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 21,011 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,259 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,745 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 14,423 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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CX51 YWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX51 YWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX51 YWU registered?

CX51 YWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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